Review: Ultima Waterless Wash Plus (UWW+)

[02whitetundra]

Isn't UWW not really worth it as a rinseless? If my math is correct, there is 16 oz in a bottle which means you only get 16 washes out of it (1oz per 3 gall) compared to a gallon of ONR or any other rinseless that come in gallon sizes. Even if I were to get two bottles of UWW, it's still on 32 oz compared to the 128 oz gallon. What am I missing?

[ski2]

If you read the original review you'll see the advantages cost wise and on top of that there is this from the original review: "Compared to the newest version of the "original" blue rinseless, I find it MUCH slicker and easier to dry. It may be the best rinseless/waterless out there. This really comes to play in colder temperatures where I find other rinseless washes just don't want to "flash" and become dry. I don't seem to have this issue with UWW+. I find even if you use it "heavy" (higher concentration) it still performs excellent. No streaks, no smears, and leaves a glossy very slick surface.

Also, when talking about this product, it's rarely mentioned the protection it leaves behind. UWW+ is boosted by Polycharger, which to my knowledge will help extend its polymer protection."

I agree with this 100%--it's a great waterless wash/QD, great rinseless wash, leaves the car slicker, easier to use and doesn't stain your wash mitts.

[4u2nvinmtl]

Isn't UWW not really worth it as a rinseless? If my math is correct, there is 16 oz in a bottle which means you only get 16 washes out of it (1oz per 3 gall) compared to a gallon of ONR or any other rinseless that come in gallon sizes. Even if I were to get two bottles of UWW, it's still on 32 oz compared to the 128 oz gallon. What am I missing?

What about a gallon of UWW+?
Ultima Waterless Wash Plus+ Concentrate, concentrated waterless auto wash, waterless car wash

[02whitetundra]

I'm not sure it's any better than any other rinseless wash. The price tag on that is almost double.

[Ebg18t]

Isn't UWW not really worth it as a rinseless? If my math is correct, there is 16 oz in a bottle which means you only get 16 washes out of it (1oz per 3 gall) compared to a gallon of ONR or any other rinseless that come in gallon sizes. Even if I were to get two bottles of UWW, it's still on 32 oz compared to the 128 oz gallon. What am I missing?

I'm not sure it's any better than any other rinseless wash. The price tag on that is almost double.

I have the ONR, ONWW and the UWW. I also use the IUDJ. IUDJ is by far the most expensive but it is the one I prefer. The UWW is next for me.

ONR & ONRWW both worked ok (gave away), but with the harder water in my area I get better results from UWW & IUDJ. I don't worry about the cost as it isn't the primary driver for me. I doesnt bother me to spend the $120 or $150 for a concentrate gallon of something that works for my conditions. Depending on the coating you have on the paint you may find these rinsless or waterless products work differently.

[swanicyouth]

I'm not sure it's any better than any other rinseless wash. The price tag on that is almost double.

Sometimes you get what you pay for. UWW+ is just better than ONR. Pinnacle is another good one. IUDJ is good as well - but the price is not worth it over the others IMHO.

[Mantilgh]

Ultima has a better dilution ratio that helps offset the cost somewhat. 1oz to 3 gallons as apposed 1oz to 2 gallons for others.

Edit: Those ratios are for rinse less

[4u2nvinmtl]

My two cents about UWW+...

I've been using UWW+ over a year now and I always seem to find a way to incorporate into every wash. At first I didn't like it because I was mainly using it as a quick detailer and it was streaking a lot on me. I found out that I had the wrong dilution ratios combined with old/cheap microfibers. After using it at waterless wash strength with fresh WW MF towels, it behaved so much better (understatement).

I figured I'd share my main personal uses for UWW+ in order from most commonly used as to least commonly used as:
Rubbish remover - I always keep some handy to remove dead bugs, bird bombs, race track grime, race paint, rubber, exhaust soot, etc.
Drying aid - I prime my WW MF towels with one or two sprays at WW strength. I find it really helps in case you missed a spot washing or want some extra gloss.
Final wipe / inspection spray - It works wonders for lifting polish residue without marring or when buffing off tough LSP's.
Waterless wash - When I'm in a pinch and I need to clean my whole car in 15mins or less, this product enables me to do it safely!
Clay lube - I use it at WW strength and use a secondary spray bottle of water to adjust the ratio on the fly
Pad primer - one spray on a new pad does the trick
Quick detailer - occasionally I'll use it to quickly detail some spots in between weekly washes

I don't do rinseless washes as I prefer 2 bucket method (4 buckets in my case + a foam lance pre-soak) or if I'm pressed for time waterless wash. I kind of feel like rinseless washing is half way in between my two extremes, but I have adopted the rinseless practice of changing my wash media (up to 5 different mitts) after each area (roof/windows, upper doors, hood/rear hatch, bumpers/rockers, and wheels). This actually sped up my wash considerably by allowing me to just reach for a new mitt each time and toss the used ones into a hot water bucket to soak until washed.

At the end of the day my weekly wash process is dictated by the state of the LSP's coating the various surfaces/textures and the weather forecast (I don't use 5 mitts to wash if it's raining tomorrow).

All in all great product and review.

[MA5177]

I had been using CG eco wash for a while now anf thought it was good until I got UWW. Wow what a difference! Stuff is amazing and easy to use, doesnt leave streaks you have to buff off, and its half the cost of CG.

Im sold